Selenium: Present Status and Perspectives in Biology and Medicine (Schrauzer Gerhard N.)(Paperback)

Selenium: Present Status and Perspectives in Biology and Medicine (Schrauzer Gerhard N.)(Paperback)

The papers and reviews in the present volume are in part regular contributions submitted for publication in Biological Trace Element Research, and in part invited papers from participants of the International Symposium 'Present Status and Perspectives of Sele- nium in Biology and Medicine,' held on

Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine (Halliwell Barry)(Paperback)

Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine has become a classic text in the field of free radical and antioxidant research. Now in its fifth edition, the book has been comprehensively rewritten and updated whilst maintaining the clarity of its predecessors. Two new chapters discuss 'in vivo' and

Physics in Biology and Medicine (Davidovits Paul)(Paperback)

A best-selling resource now in its fifth edition, Paul Davidovits' Physics in Biology and Medicine provides a high-quality and highly relevant physics grounding for students working toward careers in the medical and related professions. The text does not assume a prior background in physics, but

Agents and Goals in Evolution (Okasha Samir)(Paperback)

Samir Okasha approaches evolutionary biology from a philosophical perspective in Agents and Goals in Evolution, analysing a mode of thinking in biology called agential thinking. He considers how the paradigm case involves treating an evolved organism as if it were an agent pursuing a goal, such as

Roman Roads: New Evidence - New Perspectives (Kolb Anne)(Paperback)

This volume aims to present the current state of research on Roman roads and their foundations in a combined historical and archaeological perspective. The focus is on the diverse local histories and the varying degrees of significance of individual roads and regional networks, which are treated

Kisspeptin Signaling in Reproductive Biology (Kauffman Alexander S.)(Paperback)

Part One: Kisspeptin Signaling in vivo and in vitro.- Kisspeptin: Past, Present and Prologue.- Structure, Synthesis, and Phylogeny of Kisspeptin and its Receptor.- Neuroanatomy of the Kisspeptin Signaling System in Mammals: Comparative and Developmental Aspects.- The Effects of Kisspeptin on

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism - a global perspective(Paperback / softback)

'Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism: a global perspective' gives a new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. The highly qualified international team of contributors ensures a global

Calculus For Biology and Medicine: Pearson New International Edition (Neuhauser Claudia)(Paperback / softback)

The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke (1784) (Filson John)(Paperback)

Climate and Society in Ireland: From Prehistory to the Present (Kelly James)(Paperback)

Can a long-term perspective on human adaptations to climate change inform Ireland's response to the crisis we face today?Climate and Society in Ireland is a collection of essays, commissioned by the Royal Irish Academy, that provides a multi-period, interdisciplinary perspective on one of the most

Knowing, Teaching, and Learning History: National and International Perspectives (Stearns Peter N.)(Paperback)

A rethinking of teaching methodology in history classrooms As issues of history and memory collide in our society and in the classroom, the time is ripe to rethink the place of history in our schools. Knowing, Teaching, and Learning History represents a unique effort by an international group of

Painting Perspective, Depth and Distance in Watercolour (Kersey Geoff)(Paperback)

A lavish expansion and update of Geoff Kersey's Tips and Techniques: Perspective, Depth and Distance, this new edition features substantially expanded chapters on the key aspects of perspective along with new artwork, a complete redesign and two new step-by-step

Heart of the Matter: Key Concepts in Cardiovascular Science (Terracciano Cesare)(Paperback)

This textbook introduces readers to the scientific basics of cardiovascular medicine and biology. It covers not only developmental but also cellular and molecular aspects of normally functioning vasculature and the heart; importantly, it also addresses the mechanisms leading to and involved in

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6e (Snape Alison)(Paperback)

Now in its sixth edition, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology provides the perfect balance between detail and conceptual understanding. Maintaining the much-praised clarity of previous editions, this edition incorporates both new techniques and pivotal discoveries in a succinct, easy-to-digest way,

Laser Imaging and Manipulation in Cell Biology(Pevná vazba)

Here, the editor has gathered a team of international experts to present the latest advances in the field of laser imaging and manipulation techniques. The result is broad coverage of the interactions with biological samples to perform novel optical manipulation operations, both on the cellular and

Shakespeare in a Divided America (Shapiro James)(Paperback / softback)

From the author of 1599, a fresh perspective on the history of the United States - and a timely reminder of Shakespeare's indelible

Feminists Rethink the Neoliberal State: Inequality, Exclusion, and Change (Fernandes Leela)(Paperback)

A rich set of feminist perspectives on the varied and often contradictory nature of state practices, structures, and ideologies Growing socio-economic inequality and exclusion are defining features of the twenty-first century. While debates on globalization, free trade, and economic development

Anxiety and Anxiolytic Drugs (Holsboer Florian)(Paperback)

The present volume gives a comprehensive overview on the current state of basic and clinical research on Anxiety and Anxiolytic Drugs. Using newly developed methods and techniques researchers are now beginning to understand the molecular mechanisms of anxiety, anxiety disorders and their treatment

Essential Skills for GCSE Biology (Foulder Dan)(Paperback / softback)

Build essential maths, literacy and working scientifically skills to boost marks in GCSE Biology and ensure that students reach their full

Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective (Jensen John)(Pevná vazba)

For junior/graduate-level courses in Remote Sensing in Geography, Geology, Forestry, and Biology. Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective focuses on digital image processing of aircraft- and satellite-derived, remotely sensed data for Earth resource management

The Racial Complex: A Jungian Perspective on Culture and Race (Brewster Fanny)(Paperback)

In The Racial Complex: A Jungian Perspective on Culture and Race, Fanny Brewster revisits and examines Jung's classical writing on the theory of complexes, relating it directly to race in modern society. In this groundbreaking exploration, Brewster deepens Jung's minimalist writing regarding the

The Welfare State in Europe: Economic and Social Perspectives (Pestieau Pierre)(Paperback)

Although in Europe there continues to be a large degree of consensus that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that nobody who is poor, sick, disabled, unemployed, or old is left deprived, there are mounting calls to roll back spending on the welfare state. It is argued that it fails to

Analyzing Intelligence: National Security Practitioners' Perspectives, Second Edition (George Roger Z.)(Paperback)

Analyzing Intelligence, now in a revised and extensively updated second edition, assesses the state of the profession of intelligence analysis from the practitioners point of view. The contributors--most of whom have held senior positions in the US intelligence community--review the evolution of

Rockefeller Medicine Men: Medicine and Capitalism in America (Brown E. Richard)(Paperback)

Rockefeller Medicine Men: Medicine and Capitalism in America By E. Richard Brown Contents Introduction --Doctors --Other Interest Groups --Foundations and the State I-'Wholesale Philanthropy' From Charity to Social Transformation --Creating Private Fortunes and Social Discontent --Driving the